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ISO 45001 in Canada<\/h1>
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About ISO 45001<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

ISO 45001 sets out the requirements for an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&SMS), with guidance to help organizations provide a safe and healthy working environment for workers and visitors. It is a framework for preventing and reducing work-related injuries and ill health. Certification also helps reduce operational waste and unnecessary costs, and by protecting personnel it supports more productive operations.<\/p>\n

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ISO 45001 vs OHSAS 18001<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

ISO 45001 was published in March 2018 and replaced the earlier OHSAS 18001 (organizations were given a migration period, which ended in 2021). ISO 45001 is a new standard rather than a simple update: a key difference is that it focuses on an organization’s interaction with its broader business environment, where OHSAS 18001 concentrated on hazards and internal issues. ISO 45001 is designed to support long-term success.<\/p>\n

ISO 45001 certification<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

ISO 45001 certification verifies that ISO standards<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> are being followed to manage occupational health and safety – including risk assessment, accident investigation, safety information, worker training, and engagement with internal and external stakeholders. Certification demonstrates your commitment to the health and well-being of your employees and to continuous safety improvement.<\/p>\n

Certification requirements<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Once you have an OH&S management system in place, certification is relatively straightforward. The steps are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Create and implement an ISO 45001-compliant management system.<\/li>\n
  2. Arrange an audit with a reputable certification body.<\/li>\n
  3. An external auditor reviews your processes and implementation to confirm compliance.<\/li>\n
  4. Address any non-conformities identified during the audit.<\/li>\n
  5. Once the non-conformities are resolved, the certificate is awarded by the certification body<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span>.\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Who can apply for ISO 45001 certification?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

    ISO 45001 was designed with all industries in mind, regardless of an organization’s size, type, or field of activity. It is recommended for all businesses, especially those looking to apply a global standard for workplace health and safety. Some contracts, RFPs, or RFQs may require or recommend adherence to the standard, in which case certification can be a real advantage.<\/p>\n

    Benefits of ISO 45001 certification<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n